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Saturday, August 18, 2012

Step-by-step tutorial of the original spool jewel ornament as featured in the 2011 Better Homes and Gardens Holiday Crafts magazine.

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Using a
paper trimmer, cut sheet music into 4-inch strips. Height will vary depending
on size of spool. Wrap the strip around spool clockwise, leaving the music
clefs visible. Place a thin strip of crafts glue on backside, 1/8-inch from
short end and spread to outer edge with toothpick. Press firmly, smooth paper
and blot any excess glue.

Add Wire
Hanger:

Cut a
6-inch length of wire. Run wire through shank of button, leaving 1/2 inch on
one side of shank. Bend both ends upwards, leaving the short side slightly
angled allowing it to fit tightly when placed through spool.

Feed long
end of wire through the bottom of spool. Before pushing short wire end into
spool, add a bit of hot glue to button shank and snap in place.

Add Pearl
Beads:

Thread
large pearl bead, then small pearl bead onto long stem of wire. Holding beads
firmly against the top of spool, bend wire at a 90-degree angle. Firmly press
wire around a round form, approx. 1/8-inch diameter (a neck of a bottle works
perfectly) to create circular hanger. To finish, bend tip inwards using
needle-nose pliers.

Glitter:Run a bead of crafts glue along bottom edge of spool and sprinkle with glitter.
Let dry and repeat for top. Place ornament, button side down, on a flat surface
while drying. This will allow the glitter to dry evenly.